The Brother SE400 Computerized Embroidery Sewing Machine takes the SE350 up a notch by adding a USB port so you can download embroidery patterns and stitches and update your machine through your laptop or computer.

For its price range, this is a phenomenally functional machine – bordering on professional use due to [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/08/sewing-machine-reviews-brother-se400-computerized-embroidery-sewing-machine/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/06/time-saving-sewing-with-easy-baby-quilt-patterns/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/06/time-saving-sewing-with-easy-baby-quilt-patterns/#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:36:15 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=135 While searching for an easy baby quilt pattern I came across several ideas for beginners. There are many reasons for wanting to make quick quilts and it is not always for lack of interest or talent. Sometimes we just do not have the time to piece a quilt and than do the [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/06/time-saving-sewing-with-easy-baby-quilt-patterns/feed/ 3 http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/06/how-to-make-1920s-flapper-one-hour-dress-costume/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/06/how-to-make-1920s-flapper-one-hour-dress-costume/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:57:42 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=128 One Hour Dress Made in 34 Minutes!

When announcement was first made in 1923 that Mary Brooks Picken of the Woman’s Institute had developed a new plan by which an attractive dress could be made in an hour, it aroused tremendous interest among women everywhere. Some [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/06/how-to-make-1920s-flapper-one-hour-dress-costume/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/05/how-to-make-a-t-shirt-dress/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/05/how-to-make-a-t-shirt-dress/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 03:13:02 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=120 In tune with the latest fashion and trends, school-age girls can be fastidious and finicky when it comes to clothes selection, especially on the first few days of the new school year. To keep costs down and to satisfy these chic-conscious youngsters, Carol’s adorable yet stylish T-shirt dress can be made by simply attaching a [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/05/how-to-make-a-t-shirt-dress/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/the-cutting-edge-of-scissors/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/the-cutting-edge-of-scissors/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:10:15 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=118 When a scissors’ blades slide by each other, the resulting cut can be the intended one or a disaster, the outcome largely predetermined by the scissors’ design, construction, strength and suitability for the task being performed.

Technically, scissors are generally 3 to 6 inches long and have equal size ring handles; shears, 6 inches or [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/the-cutting-edge-of-scissors/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/are-you-looking-for-uniqueness-in-your-style/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/are-you-looking-for-uniqueness-in-your-style/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:46:55 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=115 Everyone talks about fashion, trend and style. But some people think about looking unique and cool. Do you belong to the same clan? Do you want to get rid of same old fashion of jeans and t-shirt? If yes, you should go for vintage clothing. If want to look unique at your [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/are-you-looking-for-uniqueness-in-your-style/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/top-10-trends-for-2010-prom-dresses/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/top-10-trends-for-2010-prom-dresses/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:57:14 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=112 It’sthat time of year again – time to start thinking of graduation, the prom and all that the event entails. One of the highlights is seeing all the young ladies dressed with elegance in their carefully selected prom dresses. Please find below a list of the top trends for prom dresses in 2010.

For Prom 2010, [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/top-10-trends-for-2010-prom-dresses/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/tips-on-how-to-sew-and-care-for-satin/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/tips-on-how-to-sew-and-care-for-satin/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:50:15 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=109 Once you are ready to begin cutting your satin, you will want to use your sharpest set of shears. It is suggested that you take your scissors in to be sharpened before cutting your satin out, otherwise you run the danger of snagging the fabric or causing threads to pull, thus marring the surface.

When you [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/tips-on-how-to-sew-and-care-for-satin/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2009/12/suzannes-quilt-shop-site-of-the-day-at-sewcity-com/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2009/12/suzannes-quilt-shop-site-of-the-day-at-sewcity-com/#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:24:03 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=107 www.suzannesquilts.com

Suzanne’s Quilt Shop opened in 1988 to provide quilting supplies and classes in Palm Beach County. Owner  Suzanne Leimer, a home economics teacher, dreamed of one day owning a shop when she made her first quilt in 1983. The first shop was 1,100 square feet in the back corner of a shopping center. This year [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2009/12/suzannes-quilt-shop-site-of-the-day-at-sewcity-com/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2009/11/top-tips-for-being-prepared-for-sewing/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2009/11/top-tips-for-being-prepared-for-sewing/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:28:48 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=103 1. Be prepared

Gather and purchase all of the supplies necessary to complete your sewing or craft project ahead of time. Having to stop in the middle of the project in order to run out and get a forgotten essential item is time consuming and irritating.

2. Check the threading of your sewing machine

Double check the threading [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2009/11/top-tips-for-being-prepared-for-sewing/feed/ 0